TIM SOAR // Extended Preview to AW10

We haven't finished with Milan or Paris yet, but These are the images we have been waiting for from designer Tim Soar, before his show at February's London Fashion Week. They are a clear indication that Aw10 is already looking  slick and well constructed even before LFW kicks off!


http://www.soar-london.com/

Milan Fashion Week : David Shrigley’s Pringle Video

With Milan fashion week in full swing, yesterday’s Pringle of Scotland menswear show was a clear highlight for most, opening with a video of learning made great by artist David Shrigley, who last year designed a T-shirt line for the brand. With a little bit of historic help from Pringle HQ and a lot of humor, this video is the only way to be taught the road of producing knitwear...


David Shrigley for Pringle from esquireuk on Vimeo.

Seeing "Red" with Wrangler Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign

Wrangler, the famous denim brand from the american mid west has produced the latest installment of their “We Are Animals” campaign for Spring/Summer 2010. The campaign, conceived by Fred & Farid Paris, and by Jeff Burton, is certainly a bold statement for the brand even if a little reminiscent of the NIKE football campaign 6 or so months ago -  it showcases a classic red dust which is supposed to be symbolism for; love, passion, energy, warmth, life and liberation.

http://www.wrangler.com

Wonderful Day at the Matches...

The new year brings with it the perils of having a mid-month zero bank balance and 2 weeks left until the first of 2010's wages land within our overdrawn grasp. Most of us try and stop the spending sprees spilling over from December, attempt to stay in and save! save! save! Well Save was never a work i felt conformable with, and even though I'm all for the wiser folk amongst us trying incorporate this word into their lives, my wondering eye spies the online sales which are taking place, its then just a slippery slope into the "add to basket" button and a click away from the purchase 'shopping cart' button where the magic begins.

Case in point is the Matches online sale of last seasons goodies, which i find hard to believe were missed by the full price shopper before christmas?! First up is the LOT-78 leather jacket, This chef style high-neck jacket gives an original, utilty feel to the leather outerwear trend and is almost half its original price down from £728, now £428. Layer underneath a cashmere t-shirt from the creative team at Commonwealth  which costs £118, was £278!

Next inline is the uber denim brand PRPS, the wash is dark and highlighted with some areas of distress to add a smart lightly rock infused feel - these are the best Japanese denim on the block which were £308 and are now £218. Slip on the sleek black GUCCI brogues which are the height of polished sophistication with a fantastic buckle detail, down from £370 to £228.

Finish off belt up with the printed suede belt by YSL which will contrast with the LOT-78 jacket and add a touch of formal texture, down from £168 to £98.

Christophe Lemaire Spring/Summer 2010

The Fashionisto gives Mr Gentry their prespective on the Spring/Summer 2010 collection from Christophe Lemaire. “Dressed in a serene color palette of whites, creams and blues, Christophe Lemaire refines his minimalist vision for the spring season. Ushering in a close-fitted, yet relaxed range, Lemaire continues the fusion of Western and Chinese design ideas that see to the construction of simple functional pieces. Finally, by concealing select buttons and zippers, a sleek finish is maintained with overall silhouettes that are representative of the modern man who desires both chic styling and practicality.”

http://www.christophelemaire.com/

http://thefashionisto.com/

Backpacking with Louis Vuitton

Never one to go backpacking across the globe when my university years were over, I somehow felt a tad left out from never owning a rucksack or knowing what it must have been like to haul your belongings across various cities for months on end. This feeling did not last long of course, especially when i saw the selection of backpacks which were student standard for this type of  'adventure' - JanSport anyone? I think not.

However, to my pleasure, an honorable rucksack has arisen in the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. If you are not looking for something technical and just want a nice looking premium backpack, you might want to check these out. They come in the standard Louis leather and even Ostrich this season, and in a choice of only 2 colours making the decision process a lot easier.

My advice to any like minded people such as myself, would be to make the wise choice of the  Ostrich skin which in years to come it will age to perfection and you can tell your grand children how you backpacked your worldly belongings across many cities in pure luxury style... even if it is from Bond Street to 5th avenue and back again.

http://www.louisvuitton.com/

Edwin x Pendleton Woolen Mills // Collaboration Preview

EDWIN have formed what can only be described as a hearty and beautiful alliance with the one and only Pendleton. The Pendleton Woolen Mill, located in Oregon, celebrated their 100th Birthday last year yet despite its old age they continue to be at the forefront of style and the supreme provider of woolen garments from shirting and jackets to their legendary blankets. 

The Edwin x Pendleton Woolen Mills shirt is a special project with limited run of 300 pieces. A special and exclusive colour way using japanese  Kaihara denim fabric detailing has been utilised. These two attention-to-detail  clothing producers have collided to provide us with a plait shirt of neat style. 

This is a special preview as the shirt will not be available to buy until July 2010 - however, lusting for a few months will only make you want it more.

http://www.edwin-europe.com/

FABRIS LANE X JAMES LONG

James Long is a name on many menswear corners, making a name for himself from his MAN Topman collection and Fashion East involvements, he's the current darling of the young London menswear scene and has now re focused his sights for a second time to pair up with Fabris Lane, the covetable eyewear label for the second time.

They are releasing a range of sunglasses which are in military greens, black and metallic leather. Playing with the aviator shape with camouflage and foiled leather in protective layers, the unique metal-framed glasses combined with two-tone lenses are evidence of Long's creativity combined with Fabris Lane's quality craftsmanship. 

http://www.jameslonguk.com/

+J at Uniqlo // part deux!

Today heralds the first of the new seasons collection moments going into store for 2010 with the second collection of +J, Uniqlo’s Jil Sander designed range going on sale. The campaign is all over London's Oxford Circus tube station and every piece featured in the posters look to be a delightful head-to-toe must have. Simple lines with classically twisted details and signature sharp tailoring -  this is compulsory shopping... see you in there.


http://www.uniqlo.com/

TIM SOAR // Preview to AW10

The London based designer teases us with preview of his forthcoming AW10 collection, which shall be shown at London Fashion Week in February this year.  The collection is interestingly entitled 'Reassembly Of Past Things - Handsome'.... intrigued doesn't even come close...

http://www.soar-london.com/